Looking for recommendations

[Buckshot329]

Hi

 

With the possibility of being locked in at home for an unknown time right around the corner, I thought it might be fun to pick up some modeling.

I'm specifically looking to build a US WW2 M1 90mm AA Gun (such a unit was in my hometown). I've looked some online but can't seem to find a lot of sets to do so.

Any recommendations where to look? What's the most accurate 90mm gun set out there? What are the tools I HAVE to get? Any recommendations on paint?

Thanks all

 

Stay safe & healthy

[Proud Kraut]

I have ordered a new kit for the same reason last weekend.

 

The only 90mm AA gun in 1/35 scale I do know of is made by "Commander Models" (No. 1-062). But as far as I know it´s a resin model which are much more difficult to build than plastic kits in general so I can´t recommend to start with exact this kit.

 

Tools: Get yourself a set of modeling tools including a sharp knife, pair of small piers, tweezer, files and plastic/liquid glue. Fine sandpaper and plastic putty is usefull as well. I recommend to paint your kits with acrylic paint e.g. Vallejo colors.

[Buckshot329]

Thanks, shame there's not more 90mm guns out there. What's the big difference between resin and plastic kits? Difficulties?

I did do some modeling a few years ago but nothing special, a few kits here and there. Anyway, I still have some decent pliers, files and those. Glue and paint seem to be MIA (but probably would be not good anymore). I used to use Revell glue which did a good job. Should I get that again?

 

Also, if not 90mm, any 40mm Bofors kits out there? Radars? Searchlights? Anything US AAA really. Thanks for the help

 

[Proud Kraut]

Resin parts tend to break much faster than plastic parts. In addition you need superglue to stick resin parts together which is much more difficult than working with plastc glue. I´m using Revell Contacta Liquid as well, it´s fine. There are a couple of 1/35 scale 40mm guns out there from BRONCO, ITALERI and Dragon I think. This kit from Hobby Boss (# 82459) seems to be very interesting as well: GMC with Bofors 40mm Gun.